Thankyou to Ruapehu District Council for supplying the bright robust drinking fountain , handy to the Ruapehu Rugby Clubrooms in Raetihi . Our future rugby stars & there mates now have a healthy choice and is zero waste. It also celebrates the treasure of our district’s water supply from the 100+ year old snows of glacial fed mountain streams The post Water fountain appeared first on Ohakune Dental Centre ..read more

WHAT IS TEETH WHITENING? The colour of your teeth can be affected by many factors including the aging process, staining from food and drink, trauma, illness, disease and medication. Professional teeth whitening from a dentist is the only safe and effective method of achieving a whiter, brighter smile. Here at Ohakune dental we use Boutique Whitening, which is a premium quality professional teeth whitening system that delivers superior results, and we love it! HOW DOES TEETH WHITENING WORK? Jane will first carry out a full dental examination to assess the overall health of your mouth. Provid ..read more

Don’t want to wear traditional metal braces? You may be a candidate for SureSmile® aligners. These aligners are made out of a clear plastic that fits snugly around your teeth. They’re so discreet that no one will even notice that you’re wearing your aligners unless they’re standing close. CANDIDATES FOR SURESMILE ALIGNERS You may be a candidate for SureSmile aligners if you have the self-discipline needed to wear your clear aligners 20 to 22 hours per day. OUR PROCESS If you’re a candidate for clear aligners, we’ll take digital dental impressions of your teeth and pictures of your face. From ..read more

THE CEREC SYSTEM One Visit Ceramics Our advanced, in-office CAD CAM dental technology offers you single-visit custom crowns and more. We are so excited to offer dentistry powered by CEREC because it makes custom crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers easier than ever for you. In just one visit using this advanced technology, we can prepare your tooth, then make the restoration right in our practice in as little as one hour. No messy impressions, no temporary crowns, and no long wait for your permanent restoration. How it works: 1. We capture an image of your tooth with a digital scanner (Primesca ..read more

Pregnancy is a time when women have special health needs. Oral health needs also change during pregnancy when teeth and gums need extra care. Our team are trained to keep you both safe during your treatment with us. The post Oral Health and Pregnancy appeared first on Ohakune Dental Centre ..read more

If you have any oral ulceration that has been present for longer than 10 days, please do not keep trying to treat this at home. Bring this to the attention of your doctor or dentist and arrange for this to be assessed urgently. The post Mouth Ulcers appeared first on Ohakune Dental Centre ..read more

Minimally Invasive teeth cleaning Visiting your dentist for a comprehensive check-up and clean is an important part of maintaining good oral health, but we know that some people find the experience uncomfortable. That’s why we’ve introduced EMS Airflow® technology. This advanced system uses guided biofilm therapy (GBT) to offer a gentler clean for sensitive teeth and gums. What is guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)? Dental biofilm, commonly known as plaque, is the yellowish layer of bacteria that can build up on teeth over time and cause problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. Keeping p ..read more